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The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and the political heart of the United Kingdom. Visitors can explore its rich history, admire the iconic Big Ben, and even witness debates in the House of Commons or Lords when in session.
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Westminster, London SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
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London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

Admire the views of London's most iconic sights with a cruise on the River Thames. Cruise to Greenwich to see London's historical sights from the River Thames. Journey past iconic sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and the Tate Modern. Choose between either a one-way or round-trip journey, with skip-the-line entry, and avoid the queues at the ticket office as you go straight to board the boat. Listen to the downloadable audio commentary on your smartphone as you enjoy the comfort of a modern but traditional vessel. Admire the pyramid structure of The Shard and see other monuments from London's historic waterway. Head to the open deck for panoramic views of London's landmarks. Stop at Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside and go under famous Tower Bridge before arriving at Greenwich Pier. Feel free to explore the charms of Greenwich on your own terms, and see sights such as Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park, and the Royal Observatory which are all within easy walking distance from the pier.

London City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

London City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

Explore London on a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. Learn about the city's history, culture, and architecture from onboard audio commentary and enjoy the panoramic views offered by the open-topped bus. Your ticket also includes a shuttle service route. Visit all of London's most important sights on a bus route with 54 stops, starting at Grosvenor Gardens and ending at Buckingham Palace. See Queen Elizabeth Gate in Hyde Park and the Thames Embankment. Travel across Westminster Bridge and catch a glimpse of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye. See St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and Tower Bridge. Experience the glitz and glamour of London's West End as your tour bus heads to Leicester Square and finally, head to Buckingham Palace, the principal royal residence. Enjoy the flexibility of exploring the sights at your own pace. You can hop off at any of the 54 stops along 3 routes and explore the nearby sights. Purchase a 24, 48 or 72-hour ticket and enjoy a free cruise along the River Thames between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. Pass under some of the city's most famous bridges and see London from the water. Your tickets will also include a multitude of extras, including walking tours, a Route Master bus ride and even a night tour, depending on which ticket you choose! Red Route: 1) Belvedere Road (behind the London Eye) 2) Aldwych 3) Ludgate Hill (St. Paul's Cathedral) 4) Cannon Street Station (Stop MB) 5) London Bridge 6) Tooley Street 7) Tower Hill (Tower of London) 8) Victoria Embankment 9) Westminster Bridge (Big Ben) 10) Horseferry Road 11) Buckingham Palace 12) Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road 13) Buckingham Palace Road 14) Buckingham Palace Road (Clermont Hotel Stop R) 15) Buckingham Palace Road (Stop Z12) 16) Grosvenor Gardens 17) Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate 18) Marble Arch, Speakers' Corner 19) Marble Arch, Park Lane 20) Park Lane London Hilton Hotel 21) Piccadilly, Hard Rock Cafe 22) Haymarket (outside Tiger Tiger restaurant) 23) Pall Mall East, left of National Gallery 24) Whitehall, Banqueting House 25) Westminster Bridge (the London Eye side) Green Route: 1) Belvedere Road, behind the London Eye 2) Aldwych 51) Southampton Row 52) Woburn Place 53) Pancras Road 54) Midland Road 55) Euston Road 56) Euston Square 57) Stephen Street 58) Great Russell Street 59) Southampton Row 60) Lancaster Place, Somerset House, Stop B 61) York Road - bus stop opposite M&S Blue Route: 19) Marble Arch, Park Lane 20) Park Lane London Hilton Hotel Stop B 31) Hyde Park Corner Station, Stop 13 32) Harrods 33) Victoria and Albert Museum 34) Gloucester Road 35) Kensington Road/ Royal Albert Hall 36) Palace Gate Tour bus stop 37) Kensington Palace 38) Palace Gardens Terrace 39) St. Petersburgh Place Tour 40) Porchester Terrace Tour 41) Lancaster Gate/ Columbia Hotel 42) Lancaster Gate Station 43) Praed Street Tour 44) Marble Arch Station/ Edgware Road

London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

Experience the best of London in just one day with the Tootbus London tour. Board an open-top bus that takes you around the city, providing breathtaking views of top landmarks including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and more. You'll also see the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James Palace, and other London highlights. Use the bus ride to make a hit list of places you want to explore, and then hop off at the nearest bus stop to delve deeper into each location. You could see the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, or climb the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral.  Food lovers can visit Borough Market, one of the best food markets in London, while those looking for a fun night out can head to Soho or take a ride on the London Eye. Enjoy an easy way to get from one landmark to another while audio commentary guides you across the city and gives you insights. If you're traveling with children, don't miss the child-friendly audio channel available in English and French, which will keep them entertained throughout the tour. Your ticket is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours or including a cruise tour, depending on the option you choose, and you can hop on and off the bus an unlimited number of times during the validity period. So, come and explore the best of London on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. We have a stop just in front of Eurostar station as well. For a complete experience of London select the cruise option. Hop off at Westminster, take the river cruise to Tower Pier and board the Yellow Route again at the Tower of London. This is a one way sightseeing cruise operated by City Cruises. The cruise departs and ends either at Westminster or Tower Pier. Westminster Pier address: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH Tower Pier address: Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT The cruise timetable is available on the City Cruises website.

London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover the best of London with a hop-on, hop-off tour on board an open-top, double-decker bus and enjoy a trip on the London Eye as part of your ticket. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise along the Thames as part of your ticket as well. Big Bus 24-hour or 48-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour A hop-on, hop-off tour is the ideal way to discover the best sights, landmarks, and attractions of London at your own pace. The tour gives you unlimited hop-on hop-off access (for 24- or 48-hours depending on the option you choose), with stops strategically placed at top locations including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and St Paul's Cathedral. The London Eye Hop off the bus at Westminster Bridge to take an unforgettable ride on the London Eye Ferris Wheel. From the top, you'll take in the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the city's impressive skyline. See the city's most famous sights including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from an unrivaled bird's eye view. Thames River Cruise With all ticket types, you can enjoy a boat cruise along the River Thames between the Tower of London to Westminster Pier (in either direction). Start your tour at any of the Big Bus stops. Popular starting points include the London Eye, Marble Arch, Victoria Station, and Trafalgar Square. Big Bus route highlights include: Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey 10 Downing Street Whitehall Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street Regent Street Trafalgar Square London Eye London Dungeon Sea Life London Aquarium Madame Tussauds Covent Garden Bank of England Monument St Pauls Cathedral Tower of London Tower Bridge The Shard City Hall Lambeth Palace British Museum Marble Arch Mayfair Green Park Hyde Park Corner Harrods South Kensington Museums Kensington Palace Notting Hill.

London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

Discover London's most essential sights and landmarks in style on this guided, 90-minute "Round London Sightseeing Tour" aboard an iconic 1960s Routemaster bus specially converted to open top. Learn about the sights like Westminster, the Tower of London, and Piccadilly Circus along the way with the help of our informative tour guide. This panoramic tour passes by the "must see" landmarks of London and is a great way to see the city for those with time constraints or tourists on a budget. You don't need to spend all day hopping on & off buses to give you a flavour for the city with this tour. You'll see the Royal Courts of Justice, St.Paul's Cathedral, Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben & Parliament buildings, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street & Whitehall, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Return to your meeting point with a deeper appreciation for the city and some fantastic pictures of the sights from the bus.

London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

London: Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Buckingham Guided Tour

You're King Sæberht who, according to one legend, laid the first stone of Westminster Abbey. Or was it King Lucius who did it? Which legend is true? Step inside the Abbey, follow the royal route to Buckingham Palace and see London’s history through the royal lens. Book now not just a tour, but a voyage through time! Feel the thrill of stepping into a world where history comes to life. Have you ever dreamed of standing where kings and queens were crowned? Follow them through the ornate door of Westminster Abbey to the coronation chair - one of the world’s most important symbols of royal power. Let your heart race as you hear stories of royal love, loss, and legacy that have shaped the British nation. Don’t just read about history - live it, see ghosts of the past and hear every corner of this sacred site whisper its history. Step into the epicenter of British politics and pageantry as you wander through the City of Westminster, surrounded by the grandeur of its monuments. Take a closer look at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Have you ever wondered why the palace’s iconic clock tower is called Big Ben? Or why do the members of Parliament traditionally pray at St Margaret’s Church? Feel the thrill of uncovering these secrets of London! Breathe in the fresh air of the green trees in St James Park as you stroll along its royal monuments and trace centuries of royal history. Does every royal route lead to the grand entrance of Buckingham Palace? How many royal guards protect the royal residence? Is the King at home right now? Book your tour now and connect with London’s past and present in a way that will last in your memory forever. Please note that this 4-hour walking tour of the City of Westminster includes priority access and guided sightseeing in Westminster Abbey. We provide skip-the-line tickets. It is a group tour, so you will be exploring in a group of max 20 people. The tour will be conducted in the language chosen when making a booking. All of our tours are led by expert Blue Badge Guides. Book 1 of the best selling London Westminster Abbey Tours!

London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

London: Thames River Cruise with Optional London Eye Ticket

Enjoy a cruise on the River Thames with live commentary that brings the city to life, presented by expert guides. Admire the views along the shorelines, passing some of London's most famous landmarks. The circular cruise offers both covered and sun deck seating and departs from the London Eye pier directly underneath the London Eye. It goes as far as Tower Bridge and returns 40 minutes later having cruised past the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe as well as Westminster, Millennium and Tower Bridges.

London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

Experience London’s grand architecture and vibrant atmosphere which are impressive by day, and which truly come alive at night. Add a spark to your London trip and enjoy this city tour aboard an open-top bus. See the famous landmarks lit up against the night sky. Witness the Tower of London and Tower Bridge standing proud amongst the skyline and feel a thrill as you glide past the monumental Big Ben. Witnessthe fountains of Trafalgar Square dance with joy from the light that shines within them, and let the neon screens of Piccadilly Circus dazzle and thrill. As you pass Harrods, witness the exquisite lights which are evocative of Christmas, even in summer. Learn about the history of landmarks like St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey from your guide and hear fascinating stories about the city. Embark on a fun and informative tour suitable for families and groups of friends.

London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

London: Afternoon Tea Cruise on the River Thames

Experience an English tradition in style on this afternoon tea round-trip tour in London on board a comfortable river cruise vessel. Climb aboard the riverboat at Tower Pier near the Tower of London and set off downstream, passing sights such as Shakespeare’s Globe, the brand new Shard skyscraper and currently Europe’s tallest building, the London Eye, and Houses of Parliament. As you take in the sights, be served a fine array of delicious sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and a selection of traditional cakes. Enjoy unlimited tea and coffee with your meal. If you desire, treat yourself and purchase a glass of sparkling champagne. A bar is available throughout, offering a wide choice of soft and alcoholic drinks. Gain insight into new facts about London and its monuments from a sightseeing commentary as you enjoy a ringside seat from Old Father Thames.

London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

Discover the best of London with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and Thames River cruise. Visit iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and more, with engaging onboard commentary that brings the city’s history and culture to life. Choose from three fantastic routes, each offering a unique perspective on the city. The Red Route takes you past historic highlights like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route spans central London, from Kensington Palace in the west to the Tower of London in the east, with stops at Harrods, the Natural History Museum, Notting Hill, and more. The Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras stations to Covent Garden, passing the British Museum along the way. Upgrade to a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to include a Thames River Cruise, featuring live commentary in eight languages and stunning views of attractions like Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, and Shakespeare’s Globe. Enhance your experience with the 48-hour ticket option, which includes guided walking tours led by expert guides. Discover hidden gems with tours such as The Royal Walk, Tales of the City, or Jack the Ripper. For an unforgettable evening, choose a 48-hour ticket with a Panoramic Evening Tour, offering breath-taking views of London’s illuminated landmarks as the city lights up the night sky. Big Bus route highlights include: Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey 10 Downing Street Whitehall Horseguards Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street Regent Street Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column London Eye London Dungeon Sea Life London Aquarium Madame Tussauds Covent Garden Bank of England Monument St Pauls Cathedral Tower of London Tower Bridge The Shard City Hall Lambeth Palace British Museum Marble Arch Mayfair Green Park Hyde Park Corner Harrods Natural History Museum Victoria & Albert Museum Science Museum Kensington Palace Notting Hill

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We were a party of 34 elderlies from West Sussex, the weather was perfect, the boat was clean, comfortable and well organised. IAN our tour guide was FABULOUS. He was so knowledgable, funny, informative, and friendly. The only thing we would change would be for a longer trip! Thank you very much, it was really very enjoyable, and excellent value for money.

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We had the most amazing day out. The guide was excellent very informative, funny and entertaining, and the bus is gorgeous, a real step back in time. If you're thinking of doing a tour of London this is the way to go! In style!

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A very enjoyable tour of London in a customized vintage bus. The tea and refreshments were excellent and truly delicious. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you Alex, Lucy, and their colleague!

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Jordan, our guide, was very informative and had a great sense of humor. The sites were beautiful and the boat was comfortable.

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Everything was amazing We enjoyed it a lot. Special Thank you for the staff Super friendly